"Oona" meaning in English

See Oona in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Rhymes: -uːnə Etymology: From Irish Úna, cognate to Una. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|ga|Úna}} Irish Úna, {{l|en|Una}} Una Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Oona
  1. A female given name from Irish Categories (topical): English female given names, English given names
    Sense id: en-Oona-en-name-o72hPpwI Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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